We are always preaching the benefits and necessity for you to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the past couple of years since it was introduced as a better security option. Here, in this guide, we have links to show you step-by-step on how to enable 2FA on some of the most popular online services. What is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts and makes them much harder to hack....

Android Messages for the Web Launch the Messages app on your phone, tap the options button in the screen’s upper-right corner, and then choose “Messages for the web” from the menu. That will bring up another screen with a scanning button. Since this new feature just started rolling out last week, it might not be an option on your phone yet, but you should see it soon. Next, head to messages....

As a Windows 10 user, you should already know that the company is treating Windows 10 as a service (WaaS). That means updates are rolled out automatically in the background without you having to check for them manually. However, the biggest complaint from customer feedback is that their computer would restart after an upgrade at the most inopportune times and disrupt your workflow. Currently, you can manage Windows Update with the Active Hours feature....

A new feature in Windows 8 is logging on with your Windows Live ID then Create a PIN. This gives Windows 8 tablet users a quick login option. If you have a PC or laptop, you can use this feature too. Create a Windows 8 Logon PIN On a tablet, swipe from the right edge of the screen to the left to bring up the Charms Bar and select Settings....

Follow along as we walk through the various options for creating a PDF, explain the features that make editing simple, and summarize the new features that Wondershare brings to this latest version of PDFelement for macOS. Generate a New PDF You can easily create a new PDF or form, and you have a variety of options. Create a PDF from an existing file, a capture, clipboard, a scanner, or a blank document....

Third-Party Gadgets It would be best if you also looked at the images of the product. Do they look authentic? Is there only one image available? You should also download one of the product images, then do a reverse Google image search. If the picture is showing up in lots of other places, the listing could be fake. Small Appliances No-Name Electronics Power Tools Batteries Cutlery Furniture Cosmetics School Supplies Food Gift Boxes and Cards

There are a few ways you can use this tool—as well as open it. If you want to speed up your workflow, here are six different ways you can open Disk Management in Windows 11. 1. Search for Disk Management To avoid clicking through menus, you can search for Disk Management and open it directly. To open Disk Management using the search bar in the Start menu, use the following steps:...

Installing MicroSD Card on Surface Installing the microSD Card is straightforward. The problem is finding the slot for it. It’s actually tucked away behind the kickstand just above the power connector. After inserting the drive, it will be detected by Windows, and you’ll see a pop-up like this appear on your display. There you go! If you open “Computer” on the desktop, you should see your new card ready to handle your files....

Before I answer that question, let’s take a look at what’s included in the update! Apple iOS 9.2 Update Today’s release includes a long laundry list of improvements and fixes. The Safari browser features a major update to the view controller and its interaction with third party apps. Instead of being limited to Apples own extensions, third party apps can now be added. AT&T users can now accept calls on any device through the NumberSync Wi-Fi calling feature....

iPod Touch Apple released a new iPod Touch that’s packed with new features including a slimmer iPhone-3GS-Style body, a Retina display, a Camera with HD Recording, a Video Call camera for FaceTime, and the all new Game Center which will bring users into an Xbox-Like environment game apps on their iPods. iPod Nano The brand new iPod Nano gives users a new way to experience their music with a small multitouch touchscreen display, an eye-catching new design and a variety of colors to choose from....

We want to hear from you, our readers! So — we’re asking our readers which apps they like best and why. After a week, we’ll organize the comments and develop a guide. Prepare to be quoted in the article. I’m a fan of Lose It, but CARROT Hunger is lots of fun. So, please drop a comment below answering the following: Here we go! What I don’t like is how it has ads :( That’s a bummer since I don’t want to pay for the premium service....

Today I’m going to show you how to clear browser cache, temp files, history, and cookies each time you close IE (Internet Explorer.) You can do this with most modern browsers including Firefox; however, in IE, it’s even easier. Here’s how you do it. How-To Automatically Clear IE9 Temporary Files at Browser Close Open Internet Explorer 7, click Tools, Internet Options Click Advanced Tab, Scroll Down and Check the box Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed Click OK, and you’re DONE!...

CloudHQ I’m happy to report that CloudHQ has since addressed both issues. Recently, the makers of CloudHQ shot me an email letting me know that they had vastly improved the sync time for Dropbox files. Now, it only takes a few minutes. They found a nifty solution that involves punching in your Dropbox Events RSS feed into CloudHQ. It’s still not quite instant—in my tests, it still takes about 10 to 15 minutes—but it’s a giant leap in the right direction....

If that isn’t already troubling, more audio is recorded with the addition of Follow-up Mode for Alexa. The idea behind Follow-up Mode is it allows you to give Alexa a series of commands without speaking the wake word each time. So, after the first command has been completed, Alexa continues to listen for another one. But while it’s waiting, it’s also recording all audio happening within earshot. I experimented with Follow-up Mode enabled....

It’s a helpful security feature, but if you only download documents from trusted sources, this feature is more annoying than helpful. To disable it, open Microsoft Word, Excel, or Powerpoint, etc…and then click File » Options. From the options, menu select Trust Center > Trust Center Settings. Go to the Protected View tab in the trust center and then uncheck the bottom box titled Enable Protected View for Outlook attachments....

What Is It? It’s a Rube Goldberg game with one goal: get the ball in the bucket. Each level gives you a few shapes to move around to nudge the ball to the goal. There’s no timer and no penalty for wrong guesses. However, the game remembers where you left the pieces if you fail. I like that feature because I can adjust the placement of game pieces to get the perfect route for the ball....

What Is It? Imagine if Sonic the Hedgehog merged with the Garbage Pail Kids — or you just had a bit too much to drink and had some really strange dreams. Gilbert is a three-eyed boy who moves by vomiting green puke because of an egg allergy. Yup, that’s the game! The bonus here is they include an Apple TV game and iMessage stickers. You can puke on all your Apple devices....

Please insert a disk into Removable Disk The other day I was trying to install Windows 8.1 with Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, and the install failed on my new 64GB flash drive. After that, no matter what version of Windows I tried to use the drive on, I kept getting these errors indicating the drive wasn’t getting recognized. Note: In this scenario, I am using a drive that has no data on it....

Even when someone has an indescribably difficult-to-pronounce name, the appreciation can be well worth the trouble of pronouncing it correctly. The author of the best-seller “How To Win Friends And Influence People”, Dale Carnegie stated: “a person’s name is to that person, the sweetest most important sound in any language.” Thanks to HearNames, there is an app for that. Hear Names Service HearNames.com is simple. Just type the name into the search box and press Search....

We already showed you about adding local users in our updated article: How to Create a Local Account in Windows 10. And here, we’ll take a look at adding a new user with their Microsoft account and using the new cloud-based Family Settings feature. Add an Adult to Windows 10 PC To start head to Settings > Accounts > Your Account > Family & other users. Under the “Family & Other users” section, select Add someone else to this PC....